Dubosekovo monument to Panfilov's Twenty-Eight Guardsmen, War memorial in Nelidovo, Russia
The Dubosekovo monument is a war memorial near Moscow consisting of six colossal stone figures standing approximately 33 feet (10 m) tall. The sculptures rise from an open field at the location of a historic defensive line from 1941.
The memorial marks the defense of Moscow on November 16, 1941, when a small group of soldiers engaged a German tank offensive. This crucial engagement slowed the enemy advance and became a turning point in the Soviet defense of the capital.
The monument depicts soldiers from different peoples of the Soviet Union who fought side by side during the war. Their representation became a symbol of solidarity among nations united in defense of their land.
The site is easily accessible by electric train from Moscow to Dubosekovo Station or by car via the M9 highway. The open field offers little shelter from the elements, so dress accordingly and allow time to walk around and view the sculptures from different angles.
A concrete strip embedded in the ground marks the exact front line where Soviet forces halted a German tank column and prevented a possible advance toward Moscow. This ground-level detail transforms the site into a tangible record of a crucial barrier.
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